Survival Guide for Newly Qualified Social Workers in Adult and Mental Health Services

All three authors are based at Bournemouth University, UK. Diane Galpin is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is also lead lecturer in the specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Risk and Decision Making in Professional Practice. Jenny Bigmore is Lecturer in Child Care Social Work, and is programme leader for the Post Qualifying Specialist Child Care Award. Jo Parker is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is programme leader of the Approved Mental Health Practice Programme. All three authors are based at Bournemouth University, UK. Diane Galpin is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is also lead lecturer in the specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Risk and Decision Making in Professional Practice. Jenny Bigmore is Lecturer in Child Care Social Work, and is programme leader for the Post Qualifying Specialist Child Care Award. Jo Parker is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is programme leader of the Approved Mental Health Practice Programme. All three authors are based at Bournemouth University, UK. Diane Galpin is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is also lead lecturer in the specialist areas of Safeguarding Adults and Risk and Decision Making in Professional Practice. Jenny Bigmore is Lecturer in Child Care Social Work, and is programme leader for the Post Qualifying Specialist Child Care Award. Jo Parker is Senior Lecturer in Practice Development in the School of Health and Social Care. She is programme leader of the Approved Mental Health Practice Programme.

This is a very easy to read and user friendly book. It takes NQSWs on a journey from having just qualified to becoming more experienced practitioners. There are very useful chapters on supervision and stress management. Reflection is encouraged. As the programme leader for the post qualifying award for social work with adults, I think this book gives an excellent basis from which to develop the knowledge, skills and resilience needed in social work with adults today.

• Introduction. Part I. Finding Your Feet. 1. Now I’m a Social Worker… 2. Understanding and Using NQSW Status. 3. Starting Work in a New Organisation. Part II. Finding Your Way. 4. Developing My Professional Identity… 5. Understanding the Professional Role and Task. Part III. Finding the Way Forward. 6. Taking Part in Supervision. 7. Managing Stress. 8. Continuing Professional Development, Critical Reflection and Building for the Future. Conclusion. Appendix I. NQSW Frameworks Currently in Place in the UK. Appendix II. Induction Frameworks and Standards. Appendix III. Legislation, Policy and National Practice Guidance: Some Key Examples. References. Index.